Posts Tagged ‘antony’

IAF Gets Open Fire Approval Against Naxals

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

In a controversial turnout of a very sensitive issue,India has  permitted the Indian Air Force the use of artillery against naxalites.

Defence Minister A.K. Anthony today approved of the decision and stated that in situations wanting the application of immediate self-defence, the IAF can open fire against the rebels. The decision comes a couple of weeks after an IAF helicopter pilot was gunned down by the maoists.

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We Are Here to Thwart their Attempts- Antony

Friday, November 6th, 2009

Once again Pakistan bears the brunt of accusal of terrorist sheltering from the Indian side as Defence Minister A.K. Anthony refutes that there are “various terrorists groups operating from Pakistan, but despite our repeated requests all terrorist camps are intact. Many of them are in the vicinity of their army bases. It is a matter of concern and worry to us.”

When asked what will be India’s stand in this critical state where Pakistan has not yet confirmed its diplomatic stand concerning terrorism in its basic military framework, Antony responded that  “we are eternally vigilant and if something happens we will act accordingly.” The defense minister was confident that India will “defeat their attempts” and added that “Unless Pakistan takes sincere action against these terror groups and dismantles these terror outfits, it is very difficult to improve our relationship with Pakistan.”

“We know very well that there are forces who now and then are creating problems in India. We are making all out precautions not only in NDC but across the country,” Antony concluded.

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